Colombian Journalists Face Increasing DangerSteven Dudley reports from Bogata on the increasing danger to Colombian journalists. Approximately fifty journalists have been killed in Colombia in the last ten years, mostly by drug-traffickers and corrupt politicians. But recently, left-wing guerillas and right-wing paramilitaries have been targeting journalists. Colombian police have offered protection, but few journalists have accepted because they feel it will restrict their work.

Colombian Journalists Face Increasing Danger

Colombian Journalists Face Increasing Danger

Steven Dudley reports from Bogata on the increasing danger to Colombian journalists. Approximately fifty journalists have been killed in Colombia in the last ten years, mostly by drug-traffickers and corrupt politicians. But recently, left-wing guerillas and right-wing paramilitaries have been targeting journalists. Colombian police have offered protection, but few journalists have accepted because they feel it will restrict their work.